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Polymethylmethacrylate‐induced nodules of the lips: Clinical presentation and management by intralesional neodymium:YAG laser therapy
Author(s) -
Goldman Alberto,
Wollina Uwe
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1111/dth.12755
Subject(s) - medicine , cosmetic techniques , cannula , surgery , filler (materials) , suction , laser therapy , dermatology , dentistry , laser , mechanical engineering , materials science , physics , optics , engineering , composite material
The lips are essential part of the beauty and attractiveness of the human face. Lip augmentation has become an increasingly used method to improve appearance. Soft tissue fillers are the most commonly used tools. Permanent fillers, however, have been associated with unwanted side effects after lip augmentation. In the present article the present authors will focus on permanent fillers based on polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). The present authors provide a short review on PMMA fillers and known associated adverse events. The present authors provide a critical review of treatment options. Illustrated by clinical cases The present authors report our preferred treatment of PMMA nodules on lips by intralesional neodymium:YAG laser and blunt suction cannula with or without minor surgery.